nypa

Noun

nypa f

1. singular definite of nype
2. form removed with the spelling reform of 2012; superseded by nype

Pronunciation

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Noun

nypa c

1. a pinch, a dash; a small amount of powder or granules

   tag en nypa salt

   add a dash of salt

2. a grasp, a pinch; a firm grip with the fingers

   hon har starka nypor

   she has strong fingers; she is able to pinch quite hard

   hårda nypor

   a firm grip

Verb

nypa (present nyper, preterite nöp or nypte, supine nupit or nypt, imperative nyp)

1. to pinch; to squeeze (between two fingers)
2. (about frost and cold weather) to bite